Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 2,538,751); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably lighter (215g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9287
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.